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The Kentucky Hemp Research Foundation and Atalo Holdings, Inc. report that new markets for Kentucky’s organic hemp farmers were announced at GoOrganic!, a seminar on organic agronomics held on Feb. 29 at the Hemp Research Campus in Winchester, according to a news release.

On March 23, Frankfort will turn into a sea of green when thousands of Kentucky 4-Hers, volunteers and professionals converge on the state capital as part of 4-H: A Capitol Experience.
The daylong event allows young people to learn about the inner workings of state government, meet their legislators and tour political and historical buildings.
For many years, 4-H has been in the business of helping shape the leaders of tomorrow, and many of the current legislators are a testimony to its effectiveness, as they are 4-H alumni.

It may be the mumps!
Last week, three students at the University of Kentucky were diagnosed with mumps, a contagious virus whose tell-tale symptom is swelling near the neck and jaw.
Although the overwhelming majority of people who get mumps recover completely, it’s important to know the signs of the virus and what to do if you think you have it.
UK Health Care has shared some information on this outbreak with us.
What is mumps? Mumps is an illness caused by the mumps virus.

Storm water runoff carries pollutants such as fertilizers, oil, animal waste and dirt to local streams, lakes and ponds and may contribute to flooding during heavy rainfall events.
Rain gardens are manmade landscape features that reduce storm water runoff. By installing a rain garden, homeowners can intercept storm water and keep it on their property, allowing it to soak into the soil.

We are still close enough to the start of the year that many of us are still hoping to have some positive results on New Year Resolutions.
Whether or not you made it your resolution to get your finances in better shape, here are some great ideas to help us cut back on expenses and save more money.
Take advantage of rebates, discounts and/or wellness incentive programs provided through your employer.

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education.
The organization was developed in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.
Across Kentucky, KEHA members and clubs work closely with Cooperative Extension to provide educational programming and coordinate community activities.